Sheffield PLA0520 - Materials to be Avoided in Microwave Oven; Utensil Guide

Materials to be avoided in microwave oven
Utensils Remarks
Aluminum tray
Food carton with
metal handle
Metal or metal-
trimmed utensils
Metal twist ties
Paper bags
Plastic foam
Wood
Metal shields the food from microwave energy. Metal trim may
cause arcing.
May cause a fire in the oven.
Plastic foam may melt or contaminate the liquid inside when exposed
to high temperature.
Wood will dry out when used in the microwave oven and may split
or crack.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing. Transfer food into microwave-safe dish.
May cause arcing and could cause a fire in the oven.
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Microwave Grill Combination
Aluminum No Yes No
Glass tray Yes Yes Yes
Browning dish Yes No No
Brown Paper Bags No No No
Dinnerware: Oven/Microwave safe
Non-Oven/Microwave safe
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Glassware: Oven glassware & ceramic
Non-heat resistant
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Metal cookware No Yes No
Wire Rack No Yes Yes
Metal twist-ties No No No
Oven Cooking Bag Yes Yes Yes
Plastic dishes: Microwave safe
Non Microwave safe
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Microwave safe plastic wrap Yes No No
Straw, Wicker, Wood Yes No No
Thermometers: Microwave safe
Conventional
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
Grease proof paper Yes No No
Utensil Guide
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